SAN FRANCISCO (Interstat) — The Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants open a three-game series Friday night at Oracle Park, with both teams seeking momentum in their respective wild-card pursuits.

The Cubs (35-34) enter having won two of their last three, including a 9-3 victory Thursday at Colorado. The Giants (28-41) are coming off a wild 11-10 win Wednesday over Washington, but have lost 10 of their last 14 overall.

Right-hander Edward Cabrera (4-3, 4.91 ERA) is scheduled to start for Chicago. Cabrera’s recent outings have been a study in extremes. On Thursday at Colorado, he earned a win, allowing two earned runs on five hits over 5 1/3 innings with five strikeouts. However, in his last start against San Francisco on June 5, Cabrera lasted just 3 2/3 innings, surrendering eight earned runs on eight hits in an 18-3 loss. He also gave up one earned run in three innings in a loss to Milwaukee on May 20.

Giants third baseman Matt Chapman has been one of baseball’s hottest hitters. Over his last six games, Chapman is batting .381 (8-for-21) with four home runs and 14 RBIs. He was 4-for-5 with two homers and three RBIs in Wednesday’s win over Washington. Chapman also victimized Cabrera and the Cubs on June 5, going 2-for-3 with two homers and eight RBIs in that 18-3 rout.

The teams just met last weekend at Wrigley Field, with the Giants taking two of three. After that 18-3 blowout, Chicago won 3-2 in 10 innings on June 6, but San Francisco rebounded for a 2-1, 10-inning victory June 7.

Outlook: The Interstat game simulator projects a 5-3 Giants victory. Chicago’s bullpen has been a strength, but the rotation remains inconsistent. San Francisco’s offense has shown explosive potential, led by Chapman, but its pitching staff has posted a 5.12 ERA over the last 10 games. The Cubs will look for Cabrera to regain the form he showed Thursday, while the Giants aim to build on Wednesday’s comeback victory. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. PDT.